The first electrified National Scenic Highway
North Cascades Scenic Highway
In 2013 Plug-In NCW worked with charger hosts to “electrify” Hwy 20 over North Cascades Pass, and coordinated a media event of travel writers driving Nissan Leaf EVs around the Cascade Loop and writing about their experience.
EV’s make driving easy & fun!
DC fast charging, instant torque, smooth & quiet, no oil changes, no waiting at the gas pump, charge it at home! As EV adoption grows, incentives vary and are subject to change.
311,000
EV’s in Washington and counting, about 5% of registered vehicles
(as of Oct 2026)
4,550 square miles made EV accessible by charging stations in NCW
ELECTRIC VEHICLE BASICS
While about 90% of EV charging is done overnight at home. Public charging stations are needed while traveling. Currently, there are 17 Plug-In NCW charging stations at host locations throughout North Central Washington. The PlugShare.com website and smartphone app can help you find all charging stations in NCW and around WA state.
$.30/gal
Charging an EV at home in Chelan County costs the equivalent of $.30/gallon of gas. The average in Washington is equivalent to $.98/gallon of gas. Electric rates are regulated and stable, while gas prices are not.
80 - 1,000
The driving range in miles you can add to an electric car battery in an hour charging at a DC Fast Charge station.
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Get involved with Plug-In NCW
Plug-In North Central Washington regularly creates and hosts fun EV-centered events for both electric car drivers and people interested in electric cars. Contact us at plugincenter@gmail.com
Send us photos of your EV adventures!
plugincenter@gmail.com